January 28, 2015 | Anonymous
See the original article here, written by By Betty Ilovici
Legendary architect Moshe Safdie recently won the 2015 Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects for his 85 amazing, awe-inspiring futuristic designs. The award specifically recognizes his most recent project, the $6 billion Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore. The amazing structure has 56 floors, and is now a dominating feature of the city's skyline. The roof of the structure features an infinity pool that towers over the entire city below, offering guests a unique urban view while relaxing in a tropical setting.
Boston Society of Architects President Emily Grandstaff-Rice notes that Safdie "practices architecture in the purest and most complete sense of the word, without regard for fashion, with a hunger to follow ideals and ideas across the globe in his teaching, writing, practice, and research."
Here, an up-close look at the impressive hotel.
Skypark Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, Photo from nocamels.com
Skypark Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool, Photo from patravel.org
Skypark Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool at night, Photo from worldfortravel.com
One of Sadfie's other famed designs include his Habitat 67 in Montreal, his first solo project. The residential building consists of 158 stacked concrete units, and was designed to address the problem of urban living. It was this futuristic project that first gained Sadfie national acclaim when he was only 33.
Habitat 67, Montreal, Photo from architectuul.com
Sadfie's designs are more than just innovative, however, they are also highly spiritual in nature. He designed the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem to be built through a mountain, to symbolize the atrocity and darkness of the event.
Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Israel. Photo from msadfie.com
The structure brings visitors undergound, into a space of somber silence and reflection.
Hall of Names, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Jerusalem. Photo from msadfie.com
The building emerges at the other side of the mountain, leaving guests with a breathtaking view. This journey through the earth and onto a sun-drenched pavilion is meant to leave visitors with a sense of hope.
Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Jerusalem. Photo from msadfie.com
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